Si Jun Zi Tang
Ingredients: Radix Ginseng (ren shen), Poria (fu ling), Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae (bai zhu), Radix Glycyrrhizae praeparata cum melle (zhi gan cao), Rhizoma zingiberis recens (sheng jiang), Fructus Jujubae (da zao).
| Mandarin: 四君子湯 Pin-Yin: Si Jun Zi Tang English: Major Four Herb Combination Romaji: Shikunshi To Kanji: 四君子湯 Kampo: Yes |
Source:
- Formulas of the People’s Welfare Pharmacy (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang, 1078)
How it works:
- Tonifies the qi
- Fortifies the spleen
Clinical Applications:
- Deficiency in the lung, heart, and spleen qi
This formula was first published about 1000 years ago in the “Prescriptions for the People’s Welfare Pharmacy.” Si Jun Zi Tang addresses a deficiency in the lung, heart, and spleen qi by tonifying the qi and fortifying the spleen.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Ginseng |
Ren Shen |
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Poria (Hoelen) |
Fu Ling |
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White Atractylodes |
Bai Zhu |
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Honey-fried Licorice |
Zhi Gan Cao |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Ginseng tonifies the qi and fortifies the spleen and stomach, Poria (Hoelen) and White Atractylodes combat dampness and fortify the spleen, and Baked Licorice warms, fortifies, and harmonizes the middle burner. These four main ingredients also complement each other’s properties.